Remote Serbian–English Translator & Editor (Freelance)

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible freelance schedule

Job summary

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Serbian-to-English or English-to-Serbian translator and editor to support ongoing document translation and editing assignments. This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts.

Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and current residence in the United States are required.
• Native or highly proficient Serbian and English language skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics, language studies, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Two to five years of proven experience as a translator and/or editor.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent formatting skills, and the ability to produce client-ready work.
• Reliable, deadline-oriented, highly productive, and comfortable working independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Access to up-to-date Windows software and the ability to work with standard document formats.
• Able to provide per-word rates for translation and editing.
• Willingness to accept assignments on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Translate Serbian to English or English to Serbian into an accurate product.
• Edit and review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all client-specific instructions and formatting requirements.
• Meet assigned deadlines, including one-to-two-day turnaround timelines, when required.

Skills

Serbian-English language skills

Attention to detail

Formatting

Deadline-oriented

Independent worker

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in translation/linguistics

Tools

Windows

Job description

GLOBAL LANGUAGE STRATEGIES is seeking an experienced Serbian-to-English or English-to-Serbian translator and editor to support ongoing document translation and editing assignments. This remote, freelance independent contractor role involves translating and editing a variety of official documents, including vital records, legal documents, official certificates, and academic transcripts.

Assignments will be provided on an as-needed basis and may require quick turnaround timelines.